7.2. SR 08-09-1999
Memorandum
ITEM #7.2.
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To:
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From:
Elk River City Council
Assistant Chief Jeff Beahe~ 8.JL-
08-03-99
Date:
Police Department
Subject:
Replacement squad car
On Tuesday 7-27-99, while returning home from the level three offender
meeting, I was involved in a personal injury motor vehicle accident at Armstrong
Blvd. and Hwy 10.
Another motor vehicle ran a red light and broad sided my vehicle, causing severe
damage to the squad. Insurance adjusters for the other driver and our insurance
companies have examined the squad (Unit 607) and declared it to be a total loss.
In addition to the car, most of the emergency equipment on the inside was
damaged or destroyed.
We expect a settlement for the vehicle and contents this week. We have sought
bids on a replacement car from Saxon Motors and Elk River Ford. The following
two cars were given to us as their best available deals:
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Elk River Ford
1999 Dodge Intrepid
$18,865.00
Used 1998 Ford Crown Victoria
with miles @20-27,000
Saxon Motors
1999 Chev Lumina
$16,500.00
$15,900.00
These prices do not include sales tax.
We estimate the insurance payoff to be around $13-14,000.00
We will have to spend $4,000.00 to replace the emergency equipment. This will
require council approval for the difference between the insurance settlement and
the cost of the new vehicle with tax plus the replacement gear. We believe the
difference will be approximately $6,933.00.
There are several options for payment of the difference. It could be taken from
the police budget if funding allows. It could also be taken from the capital
improvement fund. If the police budget does not cover the full amount, the
remainder could be taken from the insurance reserves.
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13065 Orono Parkway. P.O. Box 723. Elk River, MN 55330. (612) 441-2324. Fax (612) 441-8937